Arepa con Carne a la Criolla (Arepa with Beef a la Criolla)

Arepas are patties made with masarepa (pre-cooked corn flour) warm water, butter and salt. They are an essential part of the Colombian and Venezuelan diet.

The difference between Venezuelan and Colombian arepas is that the Venezuela arepas are smaller, thicker, and stuffed with different ingredients, like a sandwich. Colombian arepas on the other hand, are thinner and topped, not stuffed, with different ingredients, more like an open faced sandwich. Nowadays, you can buy arepas in packages at the grocery store, just like you will find Mexican tortillas.

There are many different variations, shapes, and sizes of arepas throughout Colombia, depending on the region.

This Arepa con Carne a la Criolla is absolutely delicious. It has a great combiantion of textures and flavors.